Description
Butter Pecan Cupcakes are a delightful indulgence that perfectly marries the rich, buttery flavor with the crunch of toasted pecans. These moist cupcakes, topped with creamy frosting, create a heavenly treat that’s perfect for birthdays, parties, or simply as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter (softened)
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fold in chopped toasted pecans and fill each liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg